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With the release of
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Throughout our lives, we are often asked, “who are your heroes”. And many of us have a running list in our head, but we don’t take the time to stop and think about why we admire them. Is it their determination, their attitude, their kind heart? There are thousands of reasons to admire…
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by Leslie Morgan Steiner
Last week, The Wall Street Journal published an article that’s got me gnashing my teeth. Work & Family columnist Sue Shellenbarger reported the disturbing news that on average, over the past decade U.S. businesses have dramatically shortened childbirth leave for new parents.
On behalf of pregnant working moms and expectant fathers throughout the United States , my reaction is emotional: I’m furious. Our country’s family leave policies are outdated and unfair – the U.S. government is one of only four that doesn't mandate paid leave for new parents, along with Swaziland, Papau New Guinea, and Liberia . The ten-year maternity leave downsizing trend shows how vulnerable working moms in particular are without government protection.
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